Earth

Fire

Air

Water

Only the Avatar master of all four elements can bring balance, however, something unprecedented occurred, two Avatars exist at the same time. Wan and Korra, Wan, however, lost his memory and must relearn what it means to be the Avatar at this time and find who he is.

Book I: Air

Chapter V: Knockout Memories

The Male Avatar pours a cup of tea; after the first meeting, and crying all night, he feels a bit better about Amon and the equalists. Wan sips the warm jasmine tea and sighs. After he and Korra quit the task force, so far Tarrlok hasn't really pushed them. He stretches his arms as he sits down at the breakfast table. "Morning," Tenzin smiles. "Are you feeling better?"

"Yeah, I feel a lot better," Wan grins. "I'm glad to hear it, I was wondering if we can focus on recovering your memories. How much have you been meditating?" Wan sighs as he relaxes a bit "Well, a lot, and it seems nothing comes up."

Tenzin strokes his goatee, humming to himself, the Airbender master only sighs. "Well, focus and we might get some answers."

"Okay," Wan starts. "And hay, I don't trust Tarrlok, I fear he may be plotting something." Tenzin nods. "I agree, I'm glad that you noticed it. You're quite clever."

"Thanks!" Wan smiles as he goes forward with his day. He decides to surprise Korra with a visit. He knocks on the side of the entrance to the gym. Korra's face turns bright. "Wan!" She hugs him tightly. "Huh, never thought I would be here?"

"So, whatcha doing?" Korra playfully fist bumps his shoulder. "I was bored so I decided to come and see you." Wan winks. "So... I was thinking. That we should have an off day." Korra puts her hand on her hips as Wan smirks. "Off day?" She raises her eyebrows.

"Yeah, like a day where we... hang out." Wan rubs the back of his neck sheepishly. "Bolin, you can come too," Wan smiles; the earthbender just shakes his hands in front of him. "No no, I mean, it's an Avatar day and I'm not an Avatar, I mean-"

Wan rolls his eyes, waving him off nonchalantly. "I mean, three is better than two. It'll be fun, I've never really explored the city, so why not?" Korra just smirks, "He's right."

"Alright fine, I mean two Avatars and the best Pro bender. What could go wrong?" Bolin puts his arms around their shoulders. "After you win this match." Wan bets.


That evening, Wan is sat on one of the benches. His face is covered in red and white. "Folks, after a year of waiting, the Pro-bending Championship is finally here! Tonight is the first set of matches in our single elimination sixteen team bracket. And I gotta tell ya, these are the most tenacious and talented bending trios this arena has ever seen!" Shiro Shinobi announces. "And we have a special guest cheering on his fellow Avatar!" Wan stands up, cheering, "GO FIRE FERRETS!"

"He's got a lot of spirits! Wow, he is just so excited!"

"Introducing our first team, the Future Industries Fire Ferrets! And their opponents, the Red Sands Rabaroos!" The Ring announcer yells. "KORRA!" Korra turns to see Wan waving his hands, giving her a thumbs up. "SHOW EM' WHAT YOU GOT!" Korra smirks a bit and nods. The bell rings and the teams battle it out. Wan watches excitedly, grinning like a little kid, watching every flame, chunk, and stream with passion. He mainly watches Korra who moves gracefully across the game.

"Round two!"

"Go KORRA! GO KORRA!" Wan repeats as there's an easy knockout.

"Round three!" And before he knew it the game was over. "All three rounds go to the Future Industries Fire Ferrets to win the opening match of the tournament!"

"Yes!" Wan shakes his fists. "Woo!" Korra smiles at Wan, who waves, yelling, "You did GREAT!"

In the changing station, Wan rushes in and hugs Korra tightly, lifting her a little off her feet "Woah!" Wan lets her down. "That was amazing, I'm so proud of you Korra!" Korra sighs as Mako walks out with Asami. "What's wrong, you won right?"

"It's nothing Wan," Korra sighs. "Well, there is something Korra." Wan looks at her, his copper eyes were warm and bright.

"Mako"

"Oh, I'm not a love expert. But, I know that when you find that person, he'll love you for who you are," Wan smiles, and Korra blushes. Bolin approaches the Avatar. "Soo... ugh, Wan. Can I ask you something?"

"Sure?"

"I want to um, go out with-"

"Not without me Kiddo, sorry, but we agreed on an Avatar night out." Bolin sighs. "Yep, of course. You're like a big brother to her."

"Aren't you not supposed to date within a team? I mean, it would be awkward at the least"

"I can hear you know." Korra sighs as she walks towards the guys. "Let's go, besides, I'm pretty hungry."

"Agreed." Wan adds on.

At Narook's Seaweed Noodles, the trio eat a big bowl of noodles. Wan slurps a mouthful of it, gulping it up. "Wow, this is great! Who knew Water Tribe food could be this tasty?" Korra chuckles. "Authentic too."

"That's great, 'cause this is my favorite joint. See? You love Water Tribe food, I love Water Tribe food, just another reason we are so great together."

Wan sighs. "Welp I can't help it, this is a date and I'm the third wheel," he jokes. Korra rolls her eyes. "Nah, but yeah," she blushes. Wan bangs his head on the table. "Hey, who's that creepy guy over there who keeps glaring at us?" Bolin turns back and glances.

"That's Tahno and the Wolfbats, the reigning champs, three years running. Don't make eye contact." Wan does the opposite and looks. "Oh, he's wired.'' Wan exaggerates the D by making it last longer. Korra glares at him too. "Uh-oh, here he comes. Now don't mess with this guy, he's a nasty dude." Tahno walks towards them, Wan rolls his eyes as he approaches them. "Well, well, well, if it isn't the Fire Ferrets and their little cheerleader. Pro-bending saddest excuse for a team. Tell me, how did a couple of amateurs like you luck your way into the tournament? Especially you, Avatar."

"Here we go," Wan pinches his nose, As Korra rises up from her seat, going past Wan, as he says, "You know, if you'd like to learn how a real pro bends, I could give you some private lessons."

"You wanna go toe-to-toe with me, pretty boy?" Korra glares, and Wan smirks a bit. "Don't mess with her, she can get real ugly." Wan looks to the side wanting to see what happens now. "Go ahead, test her," Wan taunts. "Go for it, I'll give you the first shot," Tahno smirks. "Korra, don't. He's just trying to bait you. If you hit him, we're out of the tournament," Bolin whispers hurriedly, as Korra and Tahno stare at each other. Korra whistles, and Naga bursts through the window roaring at the water bender. Tanho falls back but is caught by his friends; he throws his hair back and continues on. Wan bursts out laughing, then the rest of the trio laughs as well.

"That was hilarious," Wan bangs the table. "Korra, you did it again." Bolin sighs and stares at Korra. "You are one of a kind, Korra."

"Welp, I had my fun. Enjoy your date," Wan smiles as he got up from his seat, he winks at Bolin, who grins, "I need to meditate anyway."

"See you later Wan." Wan waves goodbye as he walks out, going back to Air Temple Island. He takes a ferry back home and glances at the stars. His mind wonders, as always, why is he the second avatar?

Tenzin had repeated that he was an anomaly, a good one at that. Wan can't shake the feeling that he has been here before, in these situations. Tarrlok was the first example, he was ruthless in getting him to join his task force. He outright told him no, and told him until he had no choice. Even then, he still went in with Korra in mind.

Korra and him were alike as well.

Wan feels the boat stop, he jumps off and proceeds to bed, stretching his arms, then rubbing his eyes.

"Come on Jaya!" A younger version of Wan chases Jaya who dogs him at every corner. "You can't catch me!" The younger boy teases. Wan instantly wakes up; he ignites a flame in his hand and runs towards Korra's room, which is just two doors down. He opens the sliding door in a panic. "Korra!"

The female avatar groans; she wipes the sleepiness from her eyes. "What is it, Wan?"

"I had a flashback, I think it was a childhood memory."

"What?" Korra sits up; she pats the bed beside her, signaling for Wan to sit down, which he does. "Tell me everything."

"It wasn't that much, it was just me and this kid, Jaya, playing." Wan sighs. "It doesn't actually matter." He waves it off, Korra rolls her eyes. "Yes, it does. Your childhood memories might lead to bigger things. You have to tell Tenzin!" Korra then points to Wan's chest, pressing against it. "No. Exceptions." She glares at him, and Wan puts his hands up in submission. "Okay. Okay. I'll tell him."

"Good." Korra lies down but before she falls asleep Wan shakes the Water Tribe girl on the shoulder.

"Hey, Can I...sleep with you? I'm kinda lonely right now."

"Yeah."

They sleep on opposite sides of the bed, both snoring rather loudly, stretched out on the small bed. Yet, they were at peace.

As the sun graces the two avatars with its light, Wan yawns as he whips the sleepiness from his eyes, Korra groans, putting her pillow on top of her head. "It's morning already?" Wan yawns again.

"The morning is evil," the other avatar murmurs as Wan sits up from the bed. "It's not so bad," Wan shrugs. "Besides, you have to go to pro-bending practice and beat that prick." Wan takes the pillow from Korra, who in response snatches it back. "Five more minutes."

"Fine. I'll be counting." Wan stands up and goes back into his room. "One, two..." Wan begins to count loudly, Korra in response gets up. "I'm up!" Korra shouts, annoyed at the amnesic avatar's counting, Wan laughs in response.


Later on that night, Wan and Korra are eating at another Water Tribe restaurant After another pro bending match. They sit at a small booth as Wan eats his noodles. "What happened tonight?" The Water tribe avatar sighs, as she rolls her eyes. "Nothing," Korra starts, as she lets her head rest on the palm of her hand. "No, you guys were...awful. You made it by the skin of your teeth!" Korra finaly relents, Wan was going to find out anyway.

"Me and Mako had an argument about me dating Bolin, then we both were messing up on the first and second round."

Wan chokes on his noddles, laughing he bangs the table. Korra looks at Wan with a mixture of shock and anger. "What's so funny?"

"I told you, dating within a team like that is a dead end. You might as well not try." Wan slurps up more noddles then eats a piece of meat on the side. "I mean, Korra, you're in a team, it's not going to work if it's just competitive. I may be amnesic but I know a disaster when I see it."

"I really like him…"

"Yeah, you like Mako. The cool firebender who shows zero interest in you as far as I know and he's dating Asami whose father is supporting your team! Now call me whatever you like but do you really want to put yourself in that situation?" Wan prompts as he leans his chopsticks over to her in a pointing motion. Korra crosses her arms and leans back on the seat. "Too late for that talk Wan."

"Wait, why?"

"I kissed Mako and Bolin saw and… Mako admitted he liked both me and Asami," Korra sheepishly admits. Wan's left eye twitches, then he bangs his head on the table in disbelief. "Korra."

"Yeah?"

"Congratulations, you are in love with a player boy."

"He's not a player boy!" Wan sighs as he facepalms, shaking his head. "Korra, he's dating a girl with tons of money and he has a crush on the avatar- that's you. Call me stupid but there's something up." Wan sips his drink silently as Korra's jaw drops; he can't hide a small smirk.

"Wan, no, that's not like him." Korra frowns. Wan only tisks. "Okay, I just hope your heart doesn't get smashed to pieces. Be mindful that Mako is going to break someone's heart, and it might be yours. There are no winners in this competition, in my perspective." Korra smiles a bit. "You're really wise, you know that?"

Wan hums softly, averting his gaze. "Doubtful, but thanks. Your noodles are getting cold." Korra chuckles as she slurps some of her noodles. "Tarrlok has been bothering me about his task force," Korra says in between bites. "Here we go. Korra, you know he used the press to push you to that limit right?"

"I know," Korra says looking down in shame. Wan smiles. "Ah don't be upset about it, it wasn't your fault." Wan waves it off then adds on, "I...Gave him a warning…" Wan had a bit of a mischievous grin to him, Korra's eyebrows arch as she looked up. "What warning?"

"That I'm not his puppet," Wan starts "and if he can manipulate the press, so can I." Korra grins a bit. "Wow, I'm shocked you said that," she says, a bit sarcastically. Wan laughs a bit, blushing. "Yeah, not surprising I know."

"Thank you…For being there for me."

A waiter walks towards the two; he gives them the tab. "Anything else?"

"No thank you," Korra says as she pays the bill with a couple of yuans. The man leaves. Korra stretches as she and Wan get up.


Wan, while Korra is gone to practise for the finals, is practicing his firebending. Wan practices shirtless and with his hair in a man bun. To his surprise, he is getting better every time; he remembers moves that he didn't know he was capable of before. He listens to the radio as he practices breathing, then the radio is interrupted. Wan turns to the side, alarmed. "Good morning, citizens of Republic City. This is Amon." Wan glares at the radio as if Amon is right in front of him. "I hope you all enjoyed last night's pro-bending match, because it will be the last. It's time for this city to stop worshiping bending athletes as if they are heroes. I am calling on the council to shut down the bending arena and cancel the finals, or else there will be severe consequences." With that the radio goes silent. Wan clenches his fists in anger, grinding his teeth. Wan quickly puts on his shirt and takes a ferry to the city.

He enters the city council hall, opening the door. "Wan?" Korra smiles. "Wow, you came too, huh?" Wan nods at Korra. "If you're going to cave into Amon, you are all wrong," Wan announces, his voice loud and clear for the whole room to hear. "I'm not a pro bender like Korra but as one of the Dual Avatars I highly disagree with closing down the stadium, you're only going to give Amon what he wants."

"What about the rest of you? Tarrlok, there's no way you're backing down from Amon, right?" Korra turns to him, Tarrlok stands up. "Actually, Tenzin and I agree for once."

"Oh, now it's really bad if you two agree," Wan mumbles. "The council is unanimous. We're closing the arena," Tenzin announces. "No!" Mako and Bolin gasp in horror. "You can't!" Bolin shouts; Wan merely sighs in disappointment. "You're letting Amon win, think about it! If he can get you to close the Arena he could weave his way in and eventually his plan would work. I understand that innocent lives are at stake but more lives will be if you relent to Amon!" Wan finishes.

"Wan is right, Tarrlok you have to reconsider," Korra adds.

"I'm sorry, but our decision has been made. This meeting is adjourned." But before Tarrlok can strike the gavel, a metal cable knocks it out of his hand. Tarrlok gasps. Everyone turns to look toward the entrance of the courtroom as Lin pulls the cable back. "I can't believe I'm saying this, but I agree with the Dual Avatars."

Wan and Korra blink silently, Wan rubs his ears. "I'm sorry, did I hear that right?" Wan glances at Korra who nods, "Yeah, I can't believe it either." Lin rolls her eyes at the two avatars' surprised expressions. "You do?" Tarrlok starts. "I guess she does?" Wan asks himself. "I expected this kind of cut-and-run response from Tenzin. But the rest of you? Come on, show a little more backbone. It's time that the benders of this city displayed some strength and unity against these Equalists."

"Thank you!" Wan shouts, raising his hands in the air. "We must prevent the conflict between benders and non benders from escalating into all-out war! The council is not changing its position, Lin." Tenzin retorts, but Tarrlok raises his hand trying to pause him. Wan then groans to himself as Tarrlok had that sudden smirk that he knew all too well. "Now just a moment, Tenzin. Let us hear what our esteemed Chief of Police has in mind." Tenzin crosses his arms and grunts.

"If you keep the arena open, my metal benders and I will provide extra security during the championship match. There's no better force to deal with the chi blockers. Our armor is impervious to their attacks," Lin explains,Tarrlok leans in closer. "Are you saying that you will personally take responsibility for the safety of the spectators in the arena?"

"Now wait just a-" Wan starts, but is cut off by Lin who says determinedly, "I guarantee it." Tarrlok smirks and says somewhat sarcastically and a bit scornfully, "It is hard to argue with Chief Beifong's track record. If she is confident her elite officers can protect the arena, then she has my support. I am changing my vote." Tarrlok raises his hand and the rest follow. "The arena stays open. Good luck in the finals." Tenzin shoots a disapproving look at the other man. The Fire Ferrets cheer, Wan glances at Tarrlok, suspicious, but smiles.

Later on, Wan and Korra approach Tenzin and Lin who are at the end of a conversation. Korra starts off, "Excuse me, Chief Beifong. I wanted to thank you for your help," but before she can continue the older woman walks out on the dual avatars. "Okay seriously, what is her problem?" Wan exclaims. "Even when she's on our side, she's against us!" Korra adds. Tenzin sighs, both of the avatars' experience with Lin hasn't been so great, so it is understandable. "I've known Lin since we were children, she's always been..." Tenzin pauses. He has to find the right word to describe the chief. "Challenging."

"Challenging? No, more like terrifying. The first time I met her she gave me a panic attack," Wan says. Korra snickers at that, then asks, "What did Aang do to make her hate the Avatar?"

Tenzin turns away. "My father and Lin got along famously. I'm afraid her issues... are with me."

Korra and Wan glance at each other as the female avatar gasps in realization. "Wait. No Way. Wan, you wouldn't believe this."

"Believe what?" Wan questions; Korra clenches her hands into fists in pure excitement of realization. "It all makes sense now!" She opens her palms, then she puts her hands on Wan's shoulders. "Tenzin and Beifong, Beifong and Tenzin, they were-"

"A Couple," Wan and Korra say in unison, the dual avatars turn their heads towards the air bender master who flushes and looks around nervously. "Where did you get an idea like that Korra?"

"Ha! Your wife," Korra responds by pointing at him, smirking. "Criminy! I'll have to have a word with her." Wan laughs. "It all makes sense now, the resentment, everything. I didn't know Pema stole from Lin. I'm surprised that she didn't arrest her!"

"Oh, she tried. Anyway, Pema didn't steal me, Lin and I had been growing apart for some time. We both had different goals in li- Why am I even telling you two this? It all happened a long time ago and we've moved past it!" Korra and Wan have a very pleased expression. "Huh, Beifong hasn't," Korra cajoles as she crosses her arms.

"Of course she has! Anyway, this is none of your business!" Tenzin walks away from the laughing dual avatars who wave at him teasingly. "Goodbye heartbreaker!" They say in unison, then they burst out laughing again while Tenzin lowers his head in shame.

"Who would have thought?" Wan says to himself.


Meanwhile, the equalists begin to pack up cargo in a large truck with Amon above them watching their every move. Lieutenant approaches his leader who turns in acknowledgment of his presence. "I just got word. The council defied your threat. They're keeping the arena open."

"Perfect. Things are going according to plan."


Later on that night, the match is starting and Wan is sitting next to both Tenzin and Lin; both of the older people are quite surprised how vocal Wan is. "That Kid is really rooting for her huh?" Lin jokes. Tenzin sighs, "Yes, he's a big fan of it." Then in a few more moments, Tenzin becomes loud and angry. "Oh come on, refs! There was some funny business in that last play!"

Wan laughs, he looks at Tenzin, very amused. "Wow, you know about pro-bending rules?" Tenzin begins to compose himself. "He had to brush up," Lin adds. "I've been brushing up. That Wolfbat blatantly bent a disk outside of his zone."

"Well spoken," Wan grins. They continue watching the game, and by cheating and paying off the refs, the Wolfbats won. Wan gets up in uproar as the whole crowd becomes rambunctious. "What the actual-" Wan starts, but then he sees a few people begin to pull up face masks. "Oh no," Wan begins, but before he can stop it, it is too late. Both Tenzin and Lin are electrocuted. Before he knows it, Wan is confronted by a few equalists and electrocuted as well. He screams in agony as he quickly goes unconscious.

Korra looks up from the water and ses electricity in Wan's area. Her eyes widen as she realizes that something is wrong, Lieutenant charges his Kai sticks and jabs them in the water, knocking Korra and her team unconscious. Amon, without breaking a sweat, takes out all three of the Wolf Bats bending without hesitation. Once done he is handed a microphone and he walks up to the center of the arena for all to see.

"Haven't you heard the legends? I'm not like other-"

Wan's eyes flutter as he opens his eyes, but he pretends to be unconscious. "I believe I have your attention, benders of Republic City." Wan's eyes widen, from his little viewpoint he can see a line of equalists. "So once again, the Wolfbats are your pro-bending champions. It seems fitting that you celebrate three bullies who cheated their way to victory because every day, you threaten and abuse your fellow nonbending citizens." Everyone is in fear at this exact moment, children hugging their mothers. "Mommy, is he going to take my bending?" A child whispers. Wan squeezes his eyes shut tightly, feeling an unknown power within him grow.

"Just like the Wolfbats did to their opponents tonight, these men were supposedly the best in the bending world and yet it only took a few moments for me to cleanse them of their impurity. Let this be a warning to all of you benders out there: if any of you stand in my way, you will meet the same fate." The spectators gasp in fear and shock. A child cries loudly to their mother. Wan can't take this anymore, this has to end now.

"Now, to my followers: for years the Equalists have been forced to hide in the shadows, but now we have the numbers and the strength to create a new Republic City. I'm happy to tell you that the time for change has finally come. Very soon, the current tyrannical bending regime will be replaced by a fair-minded Equalist government. You and your children will no longer have to walk the streets afraid. It's time to take back our city!"

An Equalist checks Wan to see if he is awake, the amnesic avatar closes his eyes, acting like he is unconscious. Once he is gone, Wan mumbles, "Korra.."

Amon continues. "For centuries, benders have possessed an unnatural advantage over ordinary people. But thankfully, modern technology has provided us with a way to even out the playing field. Now anyone can hold the power of a chi blocker in their hand. My followers and I will not rest until the entire city achieves equality, and once that goal is achieved, we will equalize the rest of the world. The revolution has begun!"

Amon raises his fist in the air, and an Equalist airship appears above the Pro-bending Arena. An area of the glass dome is smashed and ropes with platforms on the end are lowered down through the hole. Amon and his followers grab on and are lifted up. Wan stands up finally and attacks every chi blocker near him with a ferocity none have ever seen from him. Then he makes a run for it as he jumps in the water for safety. Korra, who is awake now, makes a massive water cyclone while he makes a cloud appear under his feet. He reaches his hand out to Korra who grabs on, he lifts her up in the air, then she is grabbed by Lin's cables which also propel her up towards the roof. Wan leads the charge, attacking Lieutenant with fire and air, Korra and Lin join in with their own skills, both beating the equalists together. Wan flies with his own cloud, holding Korra tight, but his arms are tiring. "Korra, I can't hold on any longer!" Wan and Korra glance up at Amon who is rising on the platform, looking down on the two.

The Dual Avatars punch a wave of fire at Amon, who simply walks away. Wan's cloud dissipates and the two fall. Wan grabs Korra and by airbending, loosens the fall. Wan and Korra are met by a wire cable that they hold on to firmly, and they land on the stands. Wan and Korra hug, while Lin helps the two up. "You two okay?"

"We're okay," Wan smiles. "Thank you," Korra adds as they both get up. Mako rushes toward Korra and Wan, followed by Bolin, they hug the two Avatars.

"I'm glad you're both okay," Mako smiles. Lin looks ashamed as Tenzin approaches her, putting a hand on her shoulder. "I can't believe Amon did this. I played right into his hand."

"We all did. He played us all. Republic City is at war."